How to Draw Planets

In this step by step lesson, we will learn how to draw planets with basic drawing tools. We will consider the various sizes and shapes contained in the example drawing of the planets. The lines in each step is drawn out in blue so you can identify the current parts that you should be illustrating.

Time Needed: 30 minutes

1. First Draw A Terrestrial Planet

   

   Let’s start by forming the outline of our home planet, Earth! It’s a terrestrial planet which means it’s made of rocks and land.

2. Outline The Land Formation

   

   Outline the land formation on Earth similar to the illustration.

3. Draw The Moon

   

   Draw a small, rounded moon hovering around the Earth. Add small curved lines to emphasize its rocky texture.

4. Next Form A Gas Giant

   

   Next, let’s draw a big circle to outline the gas giant, Saturn.

5. Attach Saturn’s Rings

   

   Form an oval-shaped ring around the planet Saturn. Add some short curved lines following the shape of the ring. Make sure to erase parts of the planet that overlap with its rings.

6. Form The Texture Of Saturn

   

   Draw wavy lines on the surface of Saturn to add some texture to the gas giant.

7. Outline Saturn’s Moons

   

   Draw small circles around Saturn to outline some of its many moons.

8. Draw A Dwarf Planet

   

   Then, form the small, rounded shape of the dwarf planet, Pluto. Add wavy lines and a heart-shaped outline to create the unique texture of Pluto’s surface.

9. Complete The Drawing Of Planets

   

   Let’s add a pop of color to our drawing of planets! First, use blue, green and orange crayons to color our home planet, Earth. Next, fill in our moon with a light gray crayon. Now, use shades of orange to color the gas giant, Saturn. Use a light yellow crayon to color its rings and a dark shade of yellow for its moons. Then, use shades of brown to fill in the dwarf planet, Pluto.